Mermaidman and Barnacle Boy Action Theme

Revision as of 18:30, 27 May 2025

The "Mermaidman and Barnacle Boy Action Theme" was composed by Michael Bolger, Nicolas Carr, and Pat Irwin. It serves as a replacement for "The Lineman," which was composed by Sam Spence, as the Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy theme. The main instruments being played in the piece include a drum kit, high-hats, the baritone saxophone, bass, guitars, a timpani, and high and low brass instruments. There are eight mixes ("MM & BB Action Theme Dialog Mix," "Mermaidman and Barnacle Boy Action Theme," "MM & BB Action Theme Lean & Mean Mix," "Mermaidman and Barnacle Boy Action Theme Lite," "MM & BB Action Theme Title Card," "New Mermaidman and Barnacleboy Fight Theme 1 Full Mix," "New Mermaidman and Barnacleboy Fight Theme 2 No Hi Brass" and "New Mermaidman and Barnacleboy Fight Theme 3 Lite Mix"). Some of the brass hits are included in "Mermaidman Brass Hits."

Usage

MM & BB Action Theme Dialog Mix

• Back to the Past - SpongeBob sees Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy (high-pitched +1); Man Ray gets arrested. (high-pitched +2)
• The Bad Guy Club for Villains - Barnacle Boy asking "What’s he doing at the bus stop?"
• Mermaid Man Begins - SpongeBob and Patrick go over the checklist.

Mermaidman and Barnacle Boy Action Theme

• "Back to the Past" - Young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are introduced; Young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy try to pour the tartar sauce bucket over Man Ray again.
• "The Bad Guy Club for Villains" - The IJLSA is introduced.
• "Mermaid Man Begins" - Robber runs out of the bank; Barnacle Boy defeats Man Ray; Ernie and Tim become Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
• Super Evil Aquatic Villain Team Up is Go! - "Yes! Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy will be here in no time!"
• Patrick-Man! - Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy confronted by Man Ray.

MM & BB Action Theme Lean & Mean Mix

• "Back to the Past" - "Wow, our bodies were so tight."; "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are always here to help the elderly."
• "The Bad Guy Club for Villains" - Barnacle Boy saying "Griping guppies, Mermaid Man, we gotta do something!"; Mermaid Man saying "The Sinister Slug’s slime has you stationary and stiff."
• Captain Pipsqueak - Plankton watching TV; Man Ray puts Plankton in the bottle of Extra Evil Sauce.
• Gary’s Playhouse - Gary and PatSlug dressed as Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.

Shorts

• "And Krabs Saves the Day" - Young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy chase Man Ray.

Mermaidman and Barnacle Boy Action Theme Lite

• "Back to the Past" - "Keep your tongue out of our tartar sauce!"
• The Bad Guy Club for Villains" - End credits of the Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy episode.
• "Mermaid Man Begins" - Bank robbery.

MM & BB Action Theme Title Card

• "The Bad Guy Club for Villains" - Title card.
• "Mermaid Man Begins" - Title card.
• "Patrick-Man!" - Man Ray saying "The inescapable display case! Nooo!"
• SpongeBob LongPants - Everyone goes to the Mermaid Man movie.
• Appointment TV - Ending.
• The Night Patty - "I'm putting you under fry cook’s arrest." (low-pitched -1)
• "Captain Pipsqueak" - "Enveloped by Extra Evil Sauce!"
• "Gary’s Playhouse" - Gary and PatSlug messing with SquidUrchin.
• Unidentified Flailing Octopus - Superhero costumes.

Shorts

• "Time Machine" - The Realistic Fish Head’s closing announcement: "Will they get it right? Will SpongeBob and Patrick get to see their heroes in their super prime?"

New Mermaidman & Barnacleboy Fight Theme 1 Full Mix

SpongeBob SquarePants

• Mermaid Pants - Title card; SpongeBob and Patrick dodge the coins; SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, and Squidward fight; the bank guard beats up Mr. Krabs and Squidward.
• Man Ray Returns - SpongeBob and Patrick put Squidward’s things back together with saliva.
• Bunny Hunt - SpongeBob fires a squirt gun at Bunny Wunny.
• SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout - Bubble Bass dressed as Mermaid Man.

The Patrick Star Show

• Lost in Couch - Bubble Bass watches TV.
• X Marks the Pot - "I almost forgot super duper Mermaid Man!"

New Mermaidman & Barnacleboy Fight Theme 2 No Hi Brass

• "Mermaid Pants" - Mr. Krabs pulls coins out of his suit; Mr. Krabs and Patrick fight.
• "Man Ray Returns" - SpongeBob and Patrick look through Squidward’s stuff.

New Mermaidman & Barnacleboy Fight Theme 3 Lite Mix

• "Super Evil Aquatic Villain Team Up is Go!" - Man Ray is arrested.
• "Man Ray Returns" - SpongeBob reads the Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy magazine.